W a r n i n g s : F o r S a f e
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D. DESCENDING STAIRS
WARNING
1.Use at least two attendants to move a chair and wheelchair user down stairs.
2.Move the chair and wheelchair user FORWARD down the stairs.
3.The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step.
4.A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the chair frame. He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge.
5.The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
E. MAINTENANCE
WARNING
1.Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart.
2.If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use.
3.At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair made by an authorized supplier.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,